(Miss Roswell 2011, Deanna Jerge. Courtesy Photo) Deanna Jerge, 17, will be one of the youngest contestants vying for a shot at becoming Miss America, June 22, at the Miss New Mexico pageant. [/auth...

Seniors from University High School celebrate and cheer their impending graduation prior to commencement ceremonies Thursday evening at the Wool Bowl. (Mark Wilson Photo) Years of hard work and sometimes having to overcome obstacles that would dispirit even...

Seniors from University High School celebrate and cheer their impending graduation prior to commencement ceremonies Thursday evening at the Wool Bowl. (Mark Wilson Photo) Years of hard work and sometimes having to overcome obstacles that would dispirit even...

Three teenagers were arrested, Sunday, on counts of unlawful taking of a vehicle, receiving stolen property and eluding police. According to Roswell Police Department records, two of the subjects were 13 and one was 14. â€œIt was a joy ride...

Three teenagers were arrested, Sunday, on counts of unlawful taking of a vehicle, receiving stolen property and eluding police. According to Roswell Police Department records, two of the subjects were 13 and one was 14. â€œIt was a joy ride...

In an emergency purchase, the Chaves County commissioners voted to spend nearly $1 million on three new fire tanker trucks at its regular business meeting, Thursday. Officials say the Penasco, Rio Felix and Sierra Volunteer Fire departments will soon receive...

In an emergency purchase, the Chaves County commissioners voted to spend nearly $1 million on three new fire tanker trucks at its regular business meeting, Thursday. Officials say the Penasco, Rio Felix and Sierra Volunteer Fire departments will soon receive...

When Ginny Hatfield volunteered as an advocate for kids at Chaves County Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children, time and time again, she saw families split apart. Siblings would be sent to separate foster care homes, or one sibling would be adopted...

When Ginny Hatfield volunteered as an advocate for kids at Chaves County Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children, time and time again, she saw families split apart. Siblings would be sent to separate foster care homes, or one sibling would be adopted...

Police and Game and Wildlife officers pursue a bear running wild near Pine Lodge and Main Street, Wednesday. (Mark Wilson Photo) In what local wildlife officials are calling a rare coincidence, a black bear was captured outside of Roswell, Wednesday, making...